
By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany coach Joachim Loew refused to call his side that beat England 1-0 at Wembley on Tuesday a reserve team despite eight changes and the way they controlled the friendly proved him right. It was clear the 53-year-old was eager to experiment ahead of next year's World Cup in Brazil, resting the likes of captain Philipp Lahm and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer following Friday's 1-1 draw in Italy. "I think the team had a good performance after eight changes from the Italy game so I am quite satisfied," Loew, whose team cruised to the World Cup with nine wins and a draw in the qualifiers, told reporters. "I go to the World Cup draw with a mix of excitement and curiosity, waiting to discover who we are playing and where, and it's the same with the players," Loew added.
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